Cartagena Woman, Only Forensic Psychologist on Judicial Branch Expert List
The use of increasingly advanced knowledge provided by forensic psychology regarding human behavior is of growing significance in contemporary history to aid the administration of justice system.
TL;DR
- Mercedes García Escallón is the only forensic psychologist selected for a national list of 26 experts by Colombia's Judicial Branch of Administrative Litigation.
- The selection process evaluated 504 candidates, with only 26 meeting the criteria for formation, experience, and technical suitability.
- Forensic psychology plays an increasingly crucial role in supporting the justice system, particularly in evaluating psychological damage and witness credibility.
- García stresses that judicial decisions require verifiable evidence based on scientific criteria to understand human behavior, rather than intuitive interpretations.